A Solar Solution for the iPhone and iPod Touch

Every little bit makes a difference, right? Maybe you don't want to put solar panels on your house just yet, but you can put one on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Novothink has just released the Solar Surge charging case, which combines a solar panel and a lithium ion battery, bundling them both into a soft touch, non-slip case. Two hours of solar charging will give you 30 minutes of 3G talk time or 60 minutes of 2G talk time, the company says. Okay, so you'll still need to use an AC outlet everyday. Baby steps, people.

You can also charge the case's battery through a USB connection, to extend the time you can use your iPhone or iPod Touch between chargings. When the battery is topped off, it gives an extra 4 hours of talk time or 20 hours of audio. To help you calculate how much solar charging you'll need to get the usage you want, Novothink has created a free app. The iPhone 3G/3GS case sells for $79.95, and the iPod Touch case goes for $69.95.

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